Battle of Fort Stevens
Historical marker location:
1092 Butternut Street Northwest, Brightwood, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Butternut Street Northwest and 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Butternut Street Northwest.)
Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Walking Tour
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The District was the site of a major flood in 1889: On June 4, 1889, a massive flood swept through the city, causing extensive damage and killing more than 20 people. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and a failure of the city's sewer system.